Warm Thanks from a Muslim American Serving in the Army

Published On: November 28, 2011|Categories: MRFF's Inbox|1 Comment|

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Dear Mikey Weinstein,

Your support during my deployment was professional, the most prized blessings I received. As a Muslim minority fighting the war against terrorism abroad, you knew the problem that I was facing; unjust discrimination and unbelievable mistrust among those who I am teaming up with. It will be beyond any regular U.S. Citizen to understand the hardship that all religious minorities endure, especially Muslim American soldiers. Mikey you did understand all of this and completely felt my emotional pain.

I have no parents in the United States to have them complain on my behalf. Furthermore, even if they were living in states, they would most likely not know where to go or whom to trust and talk to as they’re first generation immigrants and countless roadblocks would confront them.

Mikey what you did was what a loving father would do for his own kid. When I was so distraught and seeking help you replied immediately. That reply give me confidence and got my self-esteem back.

The psychological game that I was undergoing due to my Muslim faith was harsh. U.S. taxpayers ignore what it is like to face the backlash from other soldiers when we hear on the news that one criminal with a Muslim background committed an act of terrorism in the United States. Combat teamwork and morale would lose its meaning and once you asked for an explanation the reply would be that we’re soldiers first. When you’re discriminated against you will feel it no matter how much the other side covers it up.

Mikey understands it all and I am so glad and thankful to have people like him and the Military Religious Freedom Foundation in our society.

Words are never good at expressing the true depth of the heart’s feelings. I find mere “thank you” so inadequate. Nonetheless, there is no other way to tell you how much I appreciate your being there for me in my time of need.
Thank you my friend. From the bottom of my heart,

(U.S. Army Soldier’s name, rank, MOS, combat unit and installation withheld)

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  1. Penina Scullion November 29, 2011 at 7:12 am

    Thank YOU, Sir, for your service on our behalf.

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